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40 US car makers you might not know

Ducati's DesertX Discovery Wants You To Go Off-Road, Not Pavement

Who wants to ride Africa with me?

Dead: Four-Cylinder Supra

The four-cylinder Supra is nowhere to be found in the 2025 model year update.

Chinese Brands Will Sell A Third Of The World's Cars By 2030: Study

The threat of Chinese EVs is very real, with one consulting firm calling it a "rude awakening" for legacy car companies.

FIA assessing Tsunoda F1 outburst over potential ableist slur

The FIA is assessing whether RB driver Yuki Tsunoda has breached Formula 1’s rules when he appeared to make an ableist slur during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying, Autosport understands.

The meanings behind car makers' badges

These logos are etched deep into our collective consciousness, but do you know the reasoning behind them?

Flawless Bagnaia claims third consecutive Dutch MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia claimed his third consecutive Dutch MotoGP on Sunday ahead of championship leader Jorge Martin to narrow the gap to 10 points in his quest for a third straight world title. "Pecco" Bagnaia's race never looked in doubt as both he and Martin opened a sizable gap with the pack early on.

F2 Austria: Bortoleto takes first victory in feature race

McLaren junior driver Gabriel Bortoleto took his first Formula 2 victory in the Austrian feature race

British inventor who created hit 90s toy Polly Pocket dies aged 74

Chris Wiggs thought up the tiny portable house in 1983 - with its own little doll - before rushing home to create a version for his daughter in his basement workshop.

Marvel legend will reportedly return in Spider-Man 4; fans stunned

It's an exciting time for the MCU full of crossover potential, and it sounds like a classic Marvel hero will appear in Spider-Man 4 as a result of that.

Mercedes Is Spending Big Money on Gas Engines Again

"A lot more" is being invested in the S-Class compared to a usual facelift.

Hyundai Inster vs. BYD Seagull: Range, Power, Features Compared

BYD's affordable Seagull is taking the world by storm. But Hyundai's new subcompact EV may be even better.

Bagnaia turns the heat up on MotoGP leader Martin

Pole-sitter and two-time defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia won the Dutch MotoGP sprint at Assen on Saturday to pile the pressure on present series leader Jorge Martin. After the race Martin admitted Bagnaia, who considers Assen as one of his favourite tracks, would be hard to beat on Sunday.

Cuba's coolest classic cars

Cuba is a country of many natural beauties, charming architecture, and a thriving music scene. But it's also known for its large fleet of vintage cars dating back to the 40s, 50s, the 60s. Click on the gallery and check out the coolest models on the island!

Hyundai Inster revealed as brand’s smallest, most affordable EV yet

The Japanese Hummer you’ve never heard of

The Mega Cruiser is still Toyota's biggest off-roader, but was forever in the shadow of its American counterpart

The most powerful American production car engines ever made

There's no replacement for displacement, and this lot of hugely powerful and often massive engines prove that

Massive 14ft python pulled out of car engine by police

Massive 14ft python pulled out of car engine by police -

How Hyundai Took Tesla’s Lunch Money At Pikes Peak

With just six months' development and some pro drivers, an Ioniq 5 N smoked a Tesla-set record at the famous hill climb race.

There's a Mini Suzuka Go-Kart Track in Taiwan and It's Amazing

The tiny track in Kaohsiung City is just like the real thing, except one-tenth the size.

F1 fans told to 'run to TK Maxx' after F1 t-shirts and hoodies spotted

TK Maxx shoppers can snap up F1, Red Bull and McLaren merch online and in store

Police target antisocial road users on Matariki weekend

Operation Vendico sends strong message over Matariki weekend.

Person critically injured in two-vehicle crash in Auckland’s CBD

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

20 Iconic Movie Cars Every Car Junkie Dreams About

If you’ve ever had a dream car growing up, chances are it was etched in your mind the moment you laid eyes on it in a movie or TV show. Films and TV do a great job of glamourizing inanimate objects — why do you think product placement is so lucrative? So here’s a look […]

Rovanpera ends 'amazing week' with victory at Rally Poland

Two-time defending world champion Kalle Rovanpera completed a remarkable week by sealing victory at Rally Poland on Sunday, the seventh of 13 rounds of the World Rally Championship. The eight-time world champion and his co-driver Vincent Landais, who was involved in a head-on collision, were uninjured, as were the two occupants of the other vehicle involved.

Evans: Portland penalty that cost Formula E win “a disgrace”, Jaguar mulls options

Jaguar driver lost the chance to massively close up on team-mate Cassidy in standings

Almost 500 infringement notices issued as police crack down on boy racers

Operation Kereru has seen police responding to anti-social car gatherings over the weekend in Wellington, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.

Bethenny Frankel is slammed by fans as 'tone deaf' after she boasted about buying a luxury car to match her dress: 'This isn't a good look!'

Bethenny Frankel got some serious pushback from her fans after she shared her latest purchase on social media.

The Facts Are In: It’s Not Looking Good For Internal Combustion

The "EV slowdown" is overblown. It's internal-combustion cars that are on their way out.

The iconic Airstream's story will inspire your tiny home on wheels

Take a look back at the story behind the iconic Airstream - now the first choice of glampers and Instagram influencers. Take a look at the best Airstream refurbs and designs to inspire you to take the road in your own tiny home on wheels...

Gordonton fatal collision: Driver overtaking, had possible dispute, police say

A Toyota Landcruiser had been attempting to overtake an Audi A3 when it smashed into the oncoming Mazda, and killed a 49-year-old man.

Look At These Cool Accessories The Honda Monkey Is Getting, But Only In Japan

New colors, too, of course.

Ferrari F1 upgrade could have triggered high-speed bouncing woes, says Sainz

Sainz not ruling out Spanish GP upgrade having introduced some high-speed consequences

Tesla Model 3: How Much Range Does It Have?

It depends on the version, the weather and how you drive it, but we break that all down for you here.

Rivian Plans A Charger That Can Power Your House

Rivian says its existing fleet of R1 vehicles will soon be able to power a customer's home with its new wall charger.

Police disrupt boy racers in Wellington, Christchurch and Manawatū: Cars impounded, hundreds of fines

The crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.

Spotted: Watch the New Porsche 911 GT3 Get Sideways on the Nürburgring

A new GT3 is coming. Thankfully we can only spot minor changes. And that excellent naturally aspirated flat-six isn't going anywhere.

Pastures Past: The horse and gig led to dangerous streets in 1911

Pastures Past: "A young lady fortunately fell clear of hoofs and wheels."

The greatest Yacht Rock songs of all time

Popular in the late 1970s and into the '80s, there are some notable tunes of the ilk (smooth rhythms, light or "breezy" vocals, well-polished and produced) from earlier in the '70s that fall into this category.

This just in from 1925: Dallas looks to ban horse-drawn carriages on city streets

This just in from 1925: Dallas looks to ban horse-drawn carriages on city streets - Chicago, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City have approved similar bans

The best handling front-wheel-drive cars

The cars that prove you don't need rear-drive balance to have fun

What's a 6-handicap, really?

What's a 6-handicap, really? Those who want to know how they compare to others—other than by height—we've described the equivalent of a 6-handicap in the following important life pursuits. Go judge yourself.

MotoGP Dutch GP: Bagnaia smashes lap record to take pole, Marquez crashes

Bagnaia continues his brilliant form in Assen as he grabs pole with a new lap record

Tesla Cybertruck involved in collision hours after purchase due to rear wheel issue

A new owner of a Tesla Cybertruck saw their dreams shattered within hours of acquiring the vehicle when it collided with a neighbor's house.

Concerns about driver ability, climate optics before Niwa's decision to purchase big American utes

A staffer's concerns have been revealed in documents released under the Official Information Act.

26 discontinued Cadillacs

Everything you need to know about the new £129,950 Lotus Emeya

The New M5's Hybrid System Weighs Almost 900 Pounds

That's nearly an entire Caterham Seven worth of hybrid tech. No wonder this car is so heavy.

Can You Imagine Riding This Monster Motorcycle On The Street?

The builders at Grind Hard Plumbing Company got it running, and now they're getting it street legal.

Motorcycling-Bagnaia wins Dutch GP ahead of championship rival Martin

ASSEN, Netherlands (Reuters) -Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati completed the perfect weekend at the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix when the polesitter and sprint winner stormed to victory in Sunday's race, reducing the gap to championship leader Jorge Martin by 10 points. Having dominated the practice and qualifying sessions at TT Assen, reigning MotoGP champion Bagnaia was